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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.18, 4,758.77 and 980.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.18, 4,758.77 and 980.39 is: 1,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.18 : 4,758.77 = 980.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.18/4,758.77 = 980.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.18x = 4,758.77 × 980.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.18x = 4,665,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,450.52/3,172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.74

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